Florence Bowman

Obituary for Florence L. Bowman Tupelo - Florence L. Bowman, 86, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at The North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Madison County, Kentucky on July 19, 1925 to Robert and Minnie Cain. She lived in Greenwood for over thirty years and worked at The Learning Tree and attended Calvary Baptist Church. After retiring from The Learning Tree at the age of 79, she moved to be closer to her family. She enjoyed being involved with children and the elderly. She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Dr. Forrest Sheffield officiating. Burial will be in Tupelo Memorial Park. Survivors include one daughter, Bobbie Bowman Crane (Patrick) of Southaven; one son, Jim Bowman (Pam) of Tupelo; five grandchildren, Leslie Purser (Steven) of Petal, Robert Crane (Melissa) of Laurel, Michael Bowman (Angelicia) of Tupelo, Adam Bowman of Tupelo and Ryan Bowman of Florida; five great-granchildren, Gillian and Regan Purser and West, Nathan and Abby Crane. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Neal S. Bowman in 1982; her son, Rickey D.Bowman in 1996; her brother, Earl Cain. Pallbearers will be Robert Crane, Michael and Adam Bowman. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Purser, West and Nathan Crane. Visitation will be 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at the funeral home.